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There is a wise saying, well prepared is half done. The way we prepare for and end a meditation sitting is important.

The beginning should include affirmations of our intentions and goals and the first steps in bringing the mind to a relaxed, focused attention. Yoga breathing practices are also very helpful - they awaken, calm, and help steady the mind.

One of the following chants is done to remember the Guru, your spiritual teacher. By doing this, you keep the mind receptive to the guidance you will receive. If you do not have a Guru, you can omit this chant, or just take the attitude that you are addressing the Guru as Cosmic Wisdom within you.

The closing peace chants integrate the meditation experience into your daily life and develop compassion for others. Repeat them with a deep wish that everyone experiences peace, joy, love, and light.

These chants can be done at every meditation sitting. You can add more, or your favorite prayers, or affirmations, but don’t change too many things at each sitting. Repetition helps the mind go deep.

A Simple Meditation Routine

as taught by Sri Guruji Reverend Jaganath Carrera

Let’s begin.

Take a deep inhalation for OM . . .

OM OM OM

OMkaaram Bindu Samyuktam

Nityam Dhyaayanti Yoginaha

Kaamadam Mokshadam Chaiva

OMkaaraaya Namo Namaha

OM Namah Sivaya Gurave

Satchidaananda Moorthaye

Nishprapanchaaya Shantaaya

Niraalambaaya Tejase

Twameva Maataa Cha Pitaa Twameva

Twameva Bandhus Cha Sakaa Twameva

Twameva Vidyaa Dravinam Twameva

Twameva Sarvam Mama Devadeva

When you leave your meditation space, keep the peace and clarity of meditation with you throughout the day by recalling what you experienced as you sat, by practicing lovingkindness to all, and by repeatedly bringing the mind to the golden present.